The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private Alfred G. Casey (ASN: 36907842), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company C, 275th Infantry Regiment, 70th Infantry Division, on 17 February 1945. As his company advanced through a heavily wooded area in the Hardwald Forest, France, Private Casey, as lead scout, encountered a strong enemy machine gun position which forced him to take cover. Realizing that his company’s objective had to be taken before the approaching darkness and that the concealed gun was a serious threat to the lives of his comrades, he courageously charged into the gun position. Upon locating the gun, he prepared to throw a hand grenade but, in so doing, he was exposed to the hostile fire and was instantly killed. His action revealed the gun position to his advancing comrades who eliminated the strong point and enabled his company to gain its objective on schedule. His courageous action exemplifies the finest traditions of the Armed Forces of the United States.